John Brack

Australian · 1920–1999 · Painter, Printmaker

Cecil John Brack was an Australian painter, and a member of the Antipodeans group. According to one critic, Brack's early works captured the idiosyncrasies of their time "more… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Brack, Backs and Fronts 1969, 1969, oil on canvasBacks and Fronts 1969Menzies · A$2,160,000≈ $1,867,968≈ £1,246,891≈ €1,523,380Sign up to see
  2. John Brack, Backs and Fronts 1969, 1969, oil on canvasBacks and Fronts 1969Menzies · A$1,840,909≈ $1,519,578≈ £969,242≈ €1,222,705Sign up to see
  3. John Brack, Double Nude I 1982-83, 1982-83, oil on canvasDouble Nude I 1982-83Menzies · A$1,442,727≈ $1,487,019≈ £945,640≈ €1,108,888Sign up to see

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  1. John Brack, The Return of the Prodigal Son 1953, 1953, oil on canvas
    The Return of the Prodigal Son 1953, 1953
    Oil · Canvas
    71.5 x 102 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 53
    A$1,372,500≈ $1,039,888≈ £785,355≈ €887,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$600,000–800,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  2. John Brack, Model With Islamic Carpet, lithograph 2/25
    Model With Islamic Carpet
    Lithograph · ed. lithograph 2/25
    48 x 67cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3008
    A$2,200≈ $1,758≈ £1,318≈ €1,479Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. John Brack, Standing Nude 1965, 1965, conté on paper
    Standing Nude 1965, 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    63.0 x 34.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 16
    A$22,091≈ $16,279≈ £12,665≈ €14,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$16,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. John Brack, Nude in Profile (also known as Nude, Rug and Dressing Gown) 1974, 1974, oil on canvas
    Nude in Profile (also known as Nude, Rug and Dressing Gown) 1974, 1974
    Oil · Canvas
    130.5 x 97.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 50
    A$417,273≈ $307,497≈ £239,223≈ €283,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$320,000–380,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. John Brack, After the Race 1956, 1956, watercolour, pen and ink on paper
    After the Race 1956, 1956
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 x 47.6 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 31
    A$164,700≈ $123,049≈ £95,158≈ €112,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$60,000–80,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  6. John Brack, Study for Standing Nude 1970, 1970, conté on paper
    Study for Standing Nude 1970, 1970
    Drawing · Paper
    68.5 x 49.5 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  7. John Brack, Three Bridesmaids 1961, 1961, oil on canvas on composition board
    Three Bridesmaids 1961, 1961
    Oil · Canvas
    48.1 x 103.7 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$120,000–160,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
  8. John Brack, The Butcher's Bouquet 1968, 1968, oil on canvas
    The Butcher's Bouquet 1968, 1968
    Oil · Canvas
    115.6 x 81.3 cm
    Smith & Singer · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300,000–400,000View at Smith & Singer ↗

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